A-list Actors who Sabotaged Their Career

1. Nicolas Cage

Some might argue that Nicolas Cage’s talent is limited and his roles were unimpressive, but the truth is that for over a decade he was a certified A-list Hollywood star. In fact, he even won an Academy Award for his performance in Leaving Las Vegas in 1995, which led to other major roles in films like Face/Off, Gone in 60 Seconds, and Lord of War. But as his fortune grew with every box office hit, so did his spending and after avoiding tax payments on many of the luxury homes, cars, and islands he bought, Nick Cage was in a bind. With the IRS breathing down his throat, he took on every role offered, but as the money rolled in he joined our compilation of A-list actors who sabotaged their career.